GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY R181-2A0, Service Manual

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System Hardware Installation - 27 -
3-5 Installing the PCI Expansion Card
• Voltages can be present within the server whenever an AC power source is connected. This
voltage is present even when the main power switch is in the off position. Ensure that the
system is powered-down and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to
installing a PCI card.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to equipment.
• The PCI riser assembly does not include a riser card or any cabling as standard. To install a PCI
card, a riser card must be installed.
Follow these instructions to PCI Expansion card:
1. Remove the securing special screw on the riser bracket.
2. Remove the thumbscrew on the riser bracket
3. Lift up the riser bracket out of system.
4. Remove the slot covers from the riser bracket.
5. Orient the PCI-E card with the riser guide slot and push in the direction of the arrow until the PCI-E
card sits in the PCI card connector.
6. Secure the PCI-E card with the screw.
7. Reverse the steps 3 - 1 to install the riser bracket.
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Available on Selected Models
PCIe x8
PCIe x8